The Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA) was founded in 1975 and chartered by the State of Illinois in 1979. They are a non-profit volunteer organization with the goals to provide energy education and to promote the application of solar and renewable energy technologies. The ISEA is the Illinois chapter of the American Solar Energy Society.

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association is a nonprofit network for sharing ideas, resources, and information with individuals, businesses, and communities to promote a sustainable future through renewable energy and energy efficiency.

The Rock River Times has great local coverage of Renewable Energy issues including a weekly column by the Illinois Renewable Energy Association's own Robert and Sonia Vogl. To view the column click on the Renewable Energy section from their drop-down categories menu at the top of their left-hand column.